Lab testing and blood work for Hinsdale, IL, just west on Ogden
Hinsdale, IL residents can get urine tests and blood work, including a CBC, A1C or thyroid test, about 2.4 miles west at Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL. Both clinics collect samples on site every day, and a clinician explains your results with you.
Ogden Avenue west: lab work on the way to the grocery store
Hinsdale, IL straddles the DuPage and Cook county line, and its west side runs right up against Westmont. Ogden Avenue links the two towns. Head west from downtown Hinsdale and you reach Cass Avenue, where Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco sits at 4 E Ogden Ave. It collects blood and urine samples, and you can use the store lot. Turn south on Cass for the main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, which also collects samples and has X-ray.
From south Hinsdale: take 55th Street west through Clarendon Hills, then go north on Cass Avenue
By Metra: ride the BNSF Line west from Highlands, Hinsdale or West Hinsdale station to Westmont; the main clinic is near the Cass Avenue crossing
By phone: the Jewel-Osco direct line is (630) 541-6113, and the main line, (630) 324-6825, books both clinics
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, is led by board-certified physicians and open seven days. Check in online to hold a spot at Cass Ave.
Testing kids in a village where nearly 1 in 3 residents is under 18
The U.S. Census Bureau counted 17,395 people in Hinsdale, IL in 2020, and its estimates put about 31% of them under 18. That shapes our lab work. Parents most often bring kids in for a possible bladder infection, a child who looks pale and tired, or blood sugar questions when a child is suddenly thirsty all the time.
What a urinalysis checks, based on MedlinePlus
Part of the test
What it looks at
Why it matters
Visual check
Color and clarity
Cloudy or unusual urine can be a clue
Chemical check
pH, blood, protein, glucose, ketones and bilirubin
Can point to infection, kidney problems or diabetes
Microscope check
Cells, crystals, casts and germs
Bacteria or white cells can suggest a urinary tract infection
A clean sample keeps skin germs out of the cup, so the result reflects what is in the bladder. MedlinePlus describes the clean-catch method:
If you can, hold your urine for 2 to 3 hours before the sample
Wash your hands well
Clean the genital area with the wipe you are given
Start peeing into the toilet, then stop and catch the middle of the stream in the cup until it is about half full
Finish in the toilet and close the cup without touching the inside
Babies and toddlers who are not toilet trained may need a small adhesive collection bag, and it can take more than one try.
Adults in Hinsdale, IL: fasting, medicines and supplements
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About 16% of Hinsdale, IL residents are 65 or older, and many adults come in for an A1C, a thyroid test or a cholesterol check. A few rules make results more reliable:
Fast only if we tell you to. MedlinePlus says a fast usually means 8 to 12 hours of nothing but plain water, and no gum, smoking or exercise.
Keep taking prescribed medicines unless a clinician says otherwise, and bring a full list with supplements and vitamins.
Tell us if you ate during a fast. The test may need another day.
Bring past results. MedlinePlus notes that reference ranges vary by lab, so the original report helps.
CountyCare and other coverage for Hinsdale, IL lab work
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Most of Hinsdale, IL is in DuPage County, and part is in Cook County. CountyCare, a Medicaid plan for Cook County residents, is on our accepted list, along with BCBS Medicaid Community, Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Coverage changes, so call to confirm, and see cost and insurance.
Paying directly? Self-pay visits begin at $125 for a general visit, with any lab test priced separately and explained to you before it is ordered. Hurt at a park as well? See X-ray for Hinsdale, IL. Families in Clarendon Hills, IL and Western Springs, IL use the same clinics, and our Hinsdale, IL page covers everything else.
Can I get blood drawn at the Jewel-Osco on Ogden near Hinsdale, IL?
Yes. Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco, at 4 E Ogden Ave, collects blood and urine samples on site. It is the first of our clinics you reach driving west on Ogden from Hinsdale, IL. Walk in or call (630) 541-6113, and call ahead if you need one specific test.
What can a urine test show in a child?
A urinalysis can show signs of a urinary tract infection, such as bacteria or white cells, and it can find blood, protein or sugar in the urine. MedlinePlus says it is often used to check for infection, kidney problems or diabetes. A clinician reads the result along with your child's symptoms.
Do you take CountyCare for lab tests if I live on the Cook County side of Hinsdale, IL?
CountyCare is on our list of accepted plans, along with BCBS Medicaid Community and Meridian. It is a Medicaid health plan for Cook County residents. Plans and networks change, so please call (630) 324-6825 to confirm your coverage before your visit.
Do I need to drink water before a urine test?
You can drink normally. MedlinePlus says that, ideally, a clean-catch sample comes from urine that has been in the bladder for 2 to 3 hours, so try not to empty your bladder right before you arrive. If you are also having blood drawn, staying hydrated can make the draw easier.
Could a thyroid problem explain feeling worn out all the time?
It can. MedlinePlus lists fatigue among the signs of an underactive thyroid, along with weight gain, feeling cold, dry skin and constipation, and these often build slowly. Many other things cause tiredness too, so a clinician asks about sleep, stress and other symptoms before ordering a TSH test, a complete blood count or other blood work.
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